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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 740.59 and 407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 740.59 and 407.59 is: 610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 740.59 = 407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/740.59 = 407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 740.59 × 407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 301,857.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,857.08/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.48

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